Finding the Third Proportional to 155,452 and 334,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,452 and 334,688 is: 720,582.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,452 : 334,688 = 334,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,452/334,688 = 334,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,452x = 334,688 × 334,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,452x = 112,016,057,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,016,057,344/155,452 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 720,582.93
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